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Ten Fun Things to do During the Apocalypse

Monday, June 10, 2013

Night of the Comet

I
hate in when people in movies act like they have never seen a movie. Everyone
knows you should head out the front door rather than going up the stairs.
Everyone knows to check the back seat of their car. Everyone knows you should
shoot a zombie in the brain. Am I right? Why do characters in movies always act
like there is no precedence for the apocalypse? In particular, I hated the
scene in Zombieland when the two sisters went to the amusement park. Even if
the park was “zombie free,” common sense dictates that zombies will notice
lights and sounds blaring in a world otherwise devoid of lights and sounds.
Drawing attention to yourself during the zombie apocalypse is just plain
stupid, but there are some fun ways to amuse yourself and stay safe at the same
time. The residents of Hamletville, the survivors of z-day in my novel “The
Harvesting,” have a few suggestions if and when you ever need to know . . .
what can I do for fun during the zombie apocalypse?

10.
Commandeer a police cruiser! First, you wire separator will protect you from
anything lurking in the backseat. Second, there is probably a loaded weapon
inside. Bonus. Third, it can haul ass if needed. Lastly, haven’t you always
wanted to do that? Just don’t fall into a movie trap: don’t turn on the sirens.

9.
Steal stuff and things! When I say stuff and things, I mean guns and food. Keep
your focus on the bare necessities, but staying alive during the apocalypse is
really fun! Steal away, survivor. Your life depends on it!

8.
Set things on fire! You might not have any pyromaniac inclinations, but when
you encounter a building full of zombies, strike a match! I know the movies
would probably have you trying to sneak into the building for some desperately-needed
supply, but try to resist. After all, whatever it is, you can probably
still find it at Walmart.

7.
Pick up a new hobby! Haven’t you always wanted to wield a machete? Didn’t you
ever wonder what it would be like to shoot a machine gun? Now is your chance!
Not the physical type? Try learning herb-lore or how to hot-wire vehicles.
There’s nothing like the apocalypse to force you to try out some new skills!

6.
Try to figure out your “role” in the group. This will help you determine how
long you’re going to live. Are you the hero? Are you the side-kick? Are you the
romantic love interest? Are you the one who is going to turn to the dark side?
Are you wearing a red shirt? If so, I suggest you change it immediately. Once
you know your role, you can plan accordingly!

5.
Borrowing one from the 2004 Dawn of the Dead, here is a fun game: Pick a
perch on a rooftop. Identify zombie movie star look-alikes and fire away! Make
it a challenge. Who can take out zombie Howard Stern? Zombie Rosie O’Donnell?
It’s fun, safe, and you can shoot a Justin Bieber look-alike from 100 feet away!

4.
Borrowing one from The Walking Dead . . . zombie gladiator fighting!
Before everything went to hell in Woodbury, the Saturday night entertainment
included coliseum-esque battles. But who needs lions when you have zombies!!

3.
Borrowing one form Night of the Comet . . . go shopping! You’re probably
going to die soon, so why night take a moment to indulge that last inclination
toward materialism. Go to your death wearing 10-carat diamonds!

2.
Live like you’re going to die! (Because you probably are.) She/he might be a
hot mess, and they probably haven’t seen a toothbrush or a stick of deodorant
in a month, but you’ll both be dead soon. Put your “zombie goggles” on and go
out on a high note.